January 2013 Hit Listers

Hi guys. This post is another long overdue post. But I'll make this short and sweet. Promise. =) Btw, Happy Hearts Day!

 1. Nail Art Tools
- These dotting tools were given to me by my mom. Awesome equipment for nail art! I said my goodbyes to the trusty toothpick

 2. Grab Multipurpose Kit
-I don't know exactly what it's called, but I mainly use it for my most-used make-up stuff. I hang it near the mirror for easy access in the morning. Plus, it doubles as a travel kit. Given by my mom too.

 3.Etude House Fresh Cherry Tint
- I did a review on this one a long time ago, but this one is in a new packaging and fairly different from the first, so I'm doing a brand new review. Given by my sis.

4.Marks and Spencer Autograph Inspire Perfume

- I love musky, woody scents and this is just perfect, and it stays on for a whole day. Given by my aunt.

5. LA Colors Color Craze in Transformer

- Cool red color. "Jelly"- finish and long wearing. Read my review here.

6. Sylvia Santos Tan Backpack

-I've always been into backpacks but now, I need those that aren't too bulky for everyday use and this works so well. Given by my mom.

7. Chewy Junior

-I've probably tasted every cream puff known to man (I exaggerate) but Chewy Junior will always be the best. Chewy, tasty, chocolate-y. =) I'll do a review really soon.

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8. Rooftop Prince

- When I read about Rooftop Prince in dramabeans long before it was aired locally, I was driven away by Yoochun's ridiculously long hair that I figured the series was no good. I was most definitely wrong. Cool plot, awesome cast, and....omurice. =) 

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9. Dramabeans

- Ever since Hallyu and Kpop took over most of my time, Dramabeans has always been there. Recaps, news, what's hot in Korean TV. Everything I need for a daily dose of, well, Korean TV. Thanks to javabeans, girlfriday, and all the awesome writers. Visit their site here.

10. Dramacrazy.net

- When I'm in the middle of fangirling, I need to watch my K-dramas right after the episodes air and get subbed in Korea, and this is my go-to website. This and KimchiDramas, which I could no longer find. =(

Hope ya'll had a great day! Cheerio!

Winter Child

Hi. This is waaayy overdue, but before the year ends, I figured that I should share this already. =) 

I like being born in December. Something about it feels really cool. Anyways, I'll keep the paragraphs short since this is probably going to be a picture heavy post. 

For my birthday, (which was a couple of weeks ago) we decided to drop by the Noel Bazaar in World Trade Center that we do every Christmas season. 

Starting with the gifts I received (and bought for myself). =)

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Neutrogena Eye Brightening Concealer that I bought from the bazaar 

Shorts that I also bought there (and the spiked bracelet from my sister)

A soft-leatherette satchel bag from my mom and dad

I actually opened this beforehand but I had my cousin wrap it again because her wrapping skills are great!

Forever 21 Lipgloss, E.L.F. Smokey Eyes set, and Etude House falsies from my sister

A satchel bag that I bought at the MRT Ayala Station

New Frames from the bazaar

Traincase from mom and dad

Since I wanted to try a new place, I decided to treat my family to lunch at Banapple, Greenhills. I've read quite a few good reviews, and I just had to try out the place for myself. The pictures that follow were taken by my sister.

The cozy interior

Their famous cakes and pies

Those are my sister's fancy nails

This was my sister's order. Chicken fillets with bacon. Can't remember how much though

My tapa order =)

My goal was to try their banoffee pie and S'mores pie

Banapple was definitely a good choice. I loved their tapa. A little too savory but with the rice, it all worked out. My sister also loved her chicken dish. My mom ordered the salpicao and loved it. My dad ordered their tocino and liked it as well. Their servings are quite huge though so scarfing down the pies was a little troublesome. =) But worth it of course. 

The rice meals were over 150 but less than 200. 

The banoffee pie was so heavenly, and at 95 pesos, it was definitely worth it. It had CHUNKS of bananas, which I loved to bits. The S'mores pie, which was 110 per slice, was great too. My parents loved it more than the banoffee, but my sister and I liked the banoffee more.

This is from elizabethannsrecipes but my birthday cupcakes looked exactly like these.

Since I really love S'mores, I mean really love love them, I opted for S'mores cupcakes as my birthday cakes that my parents bought for me at the bazaar. We bought them at The Chocolate Bar. Our dinner was some take-out from Pizza Hut-- buffalo wings and pizza, just the way I like 'em.

Well, that's enough sharing for a day. =) Can't believe the year's almost ending. Have a great day. Cheerio!